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Even though Anosmia was announced two weeks ago by the Gov as a new Coronavirus symptom to look out for, it has still not been added to the IW Contact Tracing App. The head of data at NHS gives their reason as to why
Saturday, 30th May, 2020 11:26am
By Sally Perry with 2 readers' comments
The number of lab-confirmed Coronavirus (Covid-19) cases on the Isle of Wight has risen, as the UK figure reaches 271,222
Friday, 29th May, 2020 5:33pm
By Sally Perry with 6 readers' comments
Analysis compares the number of confirmed cases from local authorities and health boards over two-weeks to estimate the trend of the R number. Details for the Isle of Wight within
Friday, 29th May, 2020 5:23pm
By Louise Hill, Local Democracy Reporter with 11 readers' comments
Concerns have been raised about the return of pupils to school, but the Isle of Wight council say schools are ready
Friday, 29th May, 2020 4:05pm
By IW Council Press Office with one comment
Has anyone noticed the same plane flying over every inch of the Island in the last week?
Friday, 29th May, 2020 3:53pm
By Simon Perry with 2 readers' comments
As some councils across the country delay reopening schools, the Isle of Wight Green Party ask why the local council are still pressing ahead
Friday, 29th May, 2020 1:06pm
By Vix Lowthion with 7 readers' comments
